Lions Sign Veteran QB as Jared Goff's New Backup: Report
Summary
The Detroit Lions signed Josh Dobbs as their new backup quarterback after Teddy Bridgewater decided to step away from football. Dobbs agreed to a one-year contract and has experience playing for several NFL teams, including the Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers, and New England Patriots.Key Facts
- Teddy Bridgewater was originally signed by the Lions as backup to Jared Goff but chose to step away from the team.
- Josh Dobbs signed a one-year deal worth $1.425 million, with $475,000 guaranteed, to be the Lions’ backup quarterback.
- Dobbs played 13 games in 2023, including eight starts for the Arizona Cardinals with 1,569 passing yards and eight touchdowns.
- He was traded to the Minnesota Vikings in October 2023 and started four games there, winning two.
- Dobbs also had short backup roles with the San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots last season.
- The Lions considered other quarterbacks like Jake Haener and Jack Plummer but chose Dobbs for his experience.
- The team hopes that starting QB Jared Goff remains healthy during the season.
- Dobbs entered the NFL in 2017 when the Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the fourth round of the draft.
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